Now that the weather is improving a little and my daffodils are coming out, I am feeling inspired to get out and about and come out of my winter hibernation. However, as usual, lack of funds mean I … [Read more...]

On Sunday when we visited Leigh on Sea we popped into the small museum in the old town. It was a fisherman's cottage from the 1800s and was incredibly spartan. They lived a very hard life with minimal … [Read more...]

Achy back? Read on!
Do you suffer from an achy back? So many people do, especially if they work at a desk job. Sitting down all day isn't great for you and can lead to poor posture and stiff muscles. … [Read more...]

I found myself looking at my outfit this morning and humming this to myself....'second hand Rose'.
I was wearing a skirt from a boot sale (£1), a top from Ebay (£2.50) and a pair of boots, again … [Read more...]

About Me

Would you like to take control of your finances, pay off your debts and save for the future? At Shoestring Cottage we aim to show you that you can live a good and happy life on less than you think, you can get off the consumer treadmill and you can live more simply and healthily and not feel deprived.
We are also moving toward a less wasteful, more sustainable lifestyle and believe frugality and sustainability go hand in hand. Read More…